Their Eyes Were Watching God Soundtrack Final Assessment Objective: To display the knowledge and understanding of the Their Eyes Were Watching God and Janie
Crawford’s journey of self-discovery. Task:The class will identify the chapters of Janie’s life. Your group will find songs and images that connect with the struggles and revelations/discoveries Janie experiences in your assigned chapter. Each song must thoroughly describe what Janie experiences in that particular chapter of her life. Compare the novel and the song by using examples and direct quotes from both the song and the novel. Each image must represent the mood, tone, content, theme, and/or historical/cultural context relevant to the chapter. ·4-5 songs ·4-5 images ·8-10 quotations from novel ·8-10 quotations from songs Delivery:You will deliver this information to the class in the form of a four-minute presentation. You are to be dressed professionally and have compiled the music and uploaded the file to Blackboard. Date:Wednesday, May 5, 2010 (day of Eatonville Eatin’ Feast)
Assessment Criteria
Possible Points
Points Earned
1.Appearance
5
2.Eye Contact with Audience
5
3.Poise
5
4.Voice Quality
5
5.Quotes/Support from Novel
20
6.Quotes/Support from Songs
20
7.Appropriate Images
10
8.Relevant and Accurate Comparisons/Representations
Final Assessment
Objective: To display the knowledge and understanding of the Their Eyes Were Watching God and Janie
Crawford’s journey of self-discovery.
Task: The class will identify the chapters of Janie’s life. Your group will find songs and images
that connect with the struggles and revelations/discoveries Janie experiences in your
assigned chapter. Each song must thoroughly describe what Janie experiences in that
particular chapter of her life. Compare the novel and the song by using examples and
direct quotes from both the song and the novel. Each image must represent the mood,
tone, content, theme, and/or historical/cultural context relevant to the chapter.
· 4-5 songs
· 4-5 images
· 8-10 quotations from novel
· 8-10 quotations from songs
Delivery: You will deliver this information to the class in the form of a four-minute presentation.
You are to be dressed professionally and have compiled the music and uploaded the file
to Blackboard.
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 (day of Eatonville Eatin’ Feast)